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Economic Prospectus Economic Prospectus 2013 for the Shire of Roebourne 2 Shire of Roebourne Economic Prospectus 2013 Welcome 3 Message from the Shire President Contents The Shire of Roebourne is undergoing a rapid transformation for the better. Message From The Shire President 2 Sustained growth in the resource and energy sectors has become business -as-usual in our Shire in recent years and there are currently billions of dollars Who And Where We Are 3 in new projects either committed or under construction. Our economy is undergoing significant expansion As well as a booming business environment, the Our Towns 5 and diversification and, as a result, our population Shire boasts a distinctive landscape – with a mix of is increasing, and new housing is being built at an recreational opportunities for residents and visitors People, Amenities & Lifestyle 7 unprecedented rate. As a local government, we have including boating, camping, 4WD adventures, fishing and responded by delivering new quality infrastructure not cultural heritage activities. previously seen this far north in Western Australia. Major In fact, we are a Shire of six distinct settlements, Key Infrastructure 14 projects completed in 2012 included the $4.9-million Karratha, Dampier, Wickham, Roebourne, Point Samson Youth Shed, the $10.1 million Pam Buchanan Family and an historic settlement at Cossack. Great change Centre and the $6.3 million Frank Butler Community is also on the horizon in these communities, in particular What We Do 17 Centre. At the time of writing this prospectus, the Shire in Wickham where an adopted townsite structure plan of Roebourne excitedly awaits the delivery of a $63.5 is already guiding a number of new developments. What’s Happening In Our Region 27 million Karratha Leisureplex, scheduled for opening in Our focus over the next two financial years will be June 2013. on undertaking and completing structure plans for the But why build a youth centre, family centre, community towns of Dampier, Roebourne and Point Samson. Where We Are Headed 29 centre and leisure complex of a size and quality you This economic prospectus has been prepared as would expect to see in metropolitan Perth or a major background information for potential investors, funding Key Reference Documents 31 regional city, in the Shire of Roebourne? Well, because agencies, entrepreneurs, small-to-medium business that is what we aim to be ourselves one day, a city of owners, families and others wanting to share and choice. We are building infrastructure in the strong belief contribute to the Shire’s future growth. that in the coming years Karratha will be a major regional city of 50,000 people. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your interest in this place, which I am proud to call home. We cannot, of course, build a city of choice in Karratha all on our own. Fiona White-Hartig The State Government has shown its commitment to the region by investing more than $1 billion in Royalties Shire of Roebourne President for Regions funding into the Pilbara, much of that into Karratha. This includes fast tracking housing construction, creating additional commercial/industrial space and through sustained efforts to improve the overall quality of life so as to attract and retain our most valued asset - people. 4 Shire of Roebourne Economic Prospectus 2013 Welcome 5 Who and where we are Economy People (ABS 2011) Estimated residential population Total workforce including 24,916 The Shire of Roebourne is located in the dynamic Pilbara region of northwest residential 21,983 (2012) (ABS 2012) and FIFO Western Australia. The region is the engine of Australia’s economic growth. Population growth over last decade 4.88% Unemployment (Dec 2012) 2.14% With a range of lifestyle attributes and business opportunities, it is an ideal place Residential population (i.d. forecast 2013) 25, 621 to invest, relocate or build a career. Headline Gross Regional $19,219 MM Product (2012) Population Density 0.02 per/ha Local GRP (Industry) (2012) $3,072 MM Males / Females 60% / 40% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local GRP (Residents) (2012) $2,549 MM 2,022 (8.8%) people Largest industry by 5,246 Australian Citizens 15,280 employment (2012) (Construction) Largest industry by output $18,894 MM Australian born 13,746 (2012) (Mining) Point Sampson Dampier Eligible voters 11,250 Wickham Exports per annum > 250 MM tonnes Median Age 32 (WA 36) Karratha Roebourne Over $15 billion dollars worth of resource related infrastructure under construction or consideration within the Shire with a further $75 billion in the West Pilbara Children below 15 yrs 20.5% Shire of Roebourne Major new Strategic Industrial Area and port at Anketell Couples with children 30% under planning with a potential output of over 350 MTPA One of the busiest regional airports in Australia with Older couples without children 1% (WA 8%) around 70,000 passengers per month (838,000 total passengers in 2011/12) People aged 15+ 18,196 More than a 2100 registered businesses, with an average People over 65 (1.9%) of 100 new businesses registered each year Pilbara Over 5000 active ABNs in the Shire with approximately Average Wage $78,445 500 new ABNs for 2012 $2,839 Median weekly household income (WA $1,415) NORTH Geography Number of earners 10,545 SCALE (km) Unemployment 2% 0 100 Square kilometers in area 15,278 Households renting 57% Kilometres north of Perth 1,566 SEIFA index of disadvantage 2011 1060 Comprises the townships of Karratha, Dampier, Wickham, Roebourne, Point Samson and Cossack A high proportion of young families One of four local government areas that make up the Pilbara Regional Council Average number of children per family 1.9 Western o Australia Average Max. Temp 32 C Most common ancestries were: Australian 27.6%, English 22.7%, Scottish 5.8%, Irish 5.7% and German 2.2% o Perth Average Min. Temp 21 C Most common countries of birth: Australia. 59.3%, New Zealand 5.3%, England 3.3%, Philippines 1.8%, China 1.2% Mean Annual Rainfall 274mm and South Africa 1.1% Top 5 languages at home other than English: Mandarin 1.3%, Yindjibarndi 1.1%, Tagalog 0.9%, Filipino 0.7% and Thai 0.4% 6 Shire of Roebourne Economic Prospectus 2013 Welcome 7 Our Towns The Shire of Roebourne is made up of a network of settlements, each with its own function, distinct flavour and set of business and lifestyle opportunities. Karratha Dampier Roebourne Wickham Point Samson Cossack (Population 16,476 ABS 2011) (Population 1265 ABS 2011) (Population 1410 ABS 2011) (Population 298 ABS 2011) (Population 1651 ABS 2011) (Population 2) Karratha is the largest town in the Dampier is 21 kilometres west In 1866 Roebourne was founded Point Samson is a small coastal Wickham is 13km north of Cossack is a small historic Shire of Roebourne comprising of Karratha. on the banks of the Harding River community 19km north of Roebourne and 60 kms east of settlement between Point the suburbs of Bulgarra, Pegs as an administrative and service Roebourne with a population of It is surrounded by major industry Karratha. It was established in Samson and Wickham. Creek, Millars Well, Nickol, Nickol centre for the emerging pastoral around 300. activities with some 11,000ha the 1970s to house workers in the West, Baynton, Baynton West and industry. Established in 1872 it was the first of industrial land, the Woodside expanding iron ore industry and It was originally founded as a Tambrey. port in the area, though the town operated North West Shelf Venture’s It has a strong heritage flavour with nearby port Cape Lambert. port for the region and played an itself failed to flourish. Today, several It is the main service centre in Karratha Gas Plant, Woodside’s a range of tourism attractions and important role in the development The town is serviced by a sports National Trust heritage buildings the West Pilbara. It has a current Pluto Gas Plant and Rio Tinto’s iron community amenities. Roebourne of the Shire. It is a popular day trip field, medical facilities and a exist, including the Bond Store, population of 16,500 and has an ore and salt operations. Dampier is is predominantly indigenous. It is and tourism location with boutique medium sized retail centre. Most Telegraph Building and Court aspirational target of 50,000 via the Australia’s highest value port with one of the smaller towns within the accommodation, restaurants, buildings and facilities are owned House. While the town currently Karratha City of the North Plan. It exports of $34 billion (28 per cent) of Pilbara, however with revitalisation caravan parks, camping facilities by Rio Tinto who have recently serves as a tourist destination, plans has range of services and facilities WA’s merchandise exports in 2011 plans being developed and the and ample fishing and swimming entered into discussions with state are in place to re-create it as a small including a regional hospital, airport, and second highest volume port. growth of nature and cultural spots. government agencies and the Shire lifestyle community. major shopping centre, sports Dampier is also home to the King tourism it has significant potential. There is a small marina and boat about future growth plans which The Cossack Art Awards, which facilities, Institute/high school Bay Supply Base which provides launch facilities. It is a popular will see an investment of $336m celebrated its 20th anniversary campus, aquatic centre and key important support to the offshore oil weekend destination, with Sunday including new residential and FIFO in 2012, are now respected government agencies. and gas industry. afternoon fish-n-chips and beer a accommodation, blocks for other internationally and recognized The Karratha Industrial Estate It is also an access point for many local favourite.